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THEE MICHELLE GUN ELEPHANT Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

This is a ranking of popular songs by Thee Michelle Gun Elephant—known as “The Michelle”—a rock band that left a legendary mark on the Japanese music scene from their 1996 debut until their breakup in 2003.

Dressed in slim suits and rooted in British pub rock, they won tremendous support from music fans of the time with their thick, cutting guitar sound and a raspy, almost growling vocal style.

THEE MICHELLE GUN ELEPHANT Popular Songs Ranking [2026] (1–10)

Electric CircusTHEE MICHELLE GUN ELEPHANT8rank/position

THEE MICHELLE GUN ELEPHANT – Electric Circus
Electric CircusTHEE MICHELLE GUN ELEPHANT

THEE MICHELLE GUN ELEPHANT was a four-piece rock band that enjoyed immense popularity with songs embracing diverse musical styles such as punk rock, pub rock, garage rock, blues rock, and rockabilly.

Their track Electric Circus, which was used as the ending theme for the music program JAPAN COUNTDOWN, was released as a single on the day of their final live show.

With a relaxed tempo and simple parts across the board, it’s an easy song for beginner band members to take on.

However, the atmosphere of the song can change depending on the expressiveness of the vocals, so pay attention not only to the melody but also to the nuances and dynamics.

BoogieTHEE MICHELLE GUN ELEPHANT9rank/position

Boogie / THEE MICHELLE GUN ELEPHANT
BoogieTHEE MICHELLE GUN ELEPHANT

Although it even had a music video made for it on the Oricon No.

10 album “Chicken Zombies,” this track has been somewhat underappreciated—perhaps because the same album includes killer tunes like “Get Up Lucy” and “Birdmen,” which overshadow it.

It gives a modest impression with its mid-tempo pace, but its appeal really comes through after repeated listens.

Russian HuskyTHEE MICHELLE GUN ELEPHANT10rank/position

A track by the four-piece rock band THEE MICHELLE GUN ELEPHANT, which featured Futoshi Abe—an outstanding master of cutting who influenced many guitarists and passed away suddenly in 2009.

It’s the opening number of their third album, “Chicken Zombies,” and its gritty vocals and sprightly arrangement really get your energy up.

The high-speed cutting, which incorporates brushing effectively, creates a sense of drive and tension both in the backing and in the guitar solo.

It’s a work packed with the coolness of rock guitar, thrillingly coloring a simple ensemble.

THEE MICHELLE GUN ELEPHANT Popular Songs Ranking [2026] (11–20)

Smokin’ BillyTHEE MICHELLE GUN ELEPHANT11rank/position

Smokin’ Billy / THEE MICHELLE GUN ELEPHANT
Smokin' BillyTHEE MICHELLE GUN ELEPHANT

At a group dating party, you’ve got to reach the hearts of various minorities.

The role of this song is to free the hearts of smokers who currently feel out of place, and it serves as a doorway to opening up to rock lovers.

Don’t hold back on smoking! It’s a signal to go ahead and light up.

Sing it according to the situation.

I ended up grabbing the sun.THEE MICHELLE GUN ELEPHANT12rank/position

With its distorted guitar sound and razor-sharp vocals, it’s insanely cool.

It’s a track by the legendary band THEE MICHELLE GUN ELEPHANT from Japan’s rock scene of the ’90s to ’00s, released in 2002 as their 14th single.

A bluesy, expansive piece with a charm that makes you want to keep it on repeat.

If it’s your first listen, turn the volume up—definitely.

And for karaoke, it might be fun to channel Chiba’s vocal style and really get into character.

GT400THEE MICHELLE GUN ELEPHANT13rank/position

This song, with a title that sounds like a motorcycle model, is a track by THEE MICHELLE GUN ELEPHANT about motorcycles.

Their signature sharp guitar sound and vocalist Yusuke Chiba’s distinctive voice are wild and cool.

It perfectly fits the vibe of aimless touring rides! As for the song title “GT400,” it seems to be a fictional bike rather than a real model, but you can picture a black, manly, no-nonsense machine that suits the members of Thee Michelle.